German distribution and media company m4e AG has greenlit production on a hybrid live-action/CGI children’s series called Yoko, Mo & Me.

The series is a co-production between m4e, Hahn Film, March Entertainment and Italian studio Rainbow S.p.A. The character designs and backgrounds will be made in Germany, the live action segments will be shot in Italy, while the writing, CGI production and post will be done in Canada.

This fantasy-adventure, whose production budget stands at around $12.6 million (CAN), will feature an elaborate mix of film and CGI animation in HD.

A German premiere of the first season (26 x24') is slated for 2011, and a second season is already being planned.

Worldwide distribution will be handled by Rainbow and M4E subsidiary Telescreen B.V. They will be presenting Yoko, Mo & Me for the first time at MIPCOM in October 2010.